Pickleball League Any Doubles My Teen & Me A
Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21
Sundays, March 29 – May 3
This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21. Please register your teen and list the participating family member in the questions. Both players must have an online account set up on the same household profile. There is no single player will call for this league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 15
Egg Hunt Archery
Ages 8 – 15
Do you think you have what it takes to find the Golden Egg? Learn the basics of archery and put them to the test during an egg-stravagant egg hunt archery game! All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary.
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 26
Pickleball League Any Doubles Intermediate A
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, March 30 – May 4
This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s or mixed doubles) at the intermediate level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league. If you do not have a partner, please register for our single player will call, and we will contact you to register if we are able to find you a partner. Please note the refund process for pickleball leagues: After schedules are posted and emailed, there will be no refunds.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 15
Hops and Flops: Needle Felted Bunnies
Ages 15 and up
Hop into spring with your very own needle-felted rabbit! This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through an introduction to needle felting before bouncing into your project. Walk away with your completed bunny, with personalized colors, ears and spring flower decor!
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 22
Beginner Pickleball Lessons A
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, March 31 – April 21
Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather.
Registration deadline: Friday, March 27
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Intermediate A
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, March 31 – May 5
This for-fun league is open to mixed doubles teams at the intermediate level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 15
Glass Fusing: Spring Birch Trees
Ages 16 and up
Take in the sunshine and colors of spring through a 10.75″ square of glass that you design with a beautiful spring birch tree scene. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through our biggest glass fusing project of the season! (Photo example is of the fall scene.)
Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 24
Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner A
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6
This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the beginner level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a basic understanding of pickleball rules, but who are still early in their pickleball skill development. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 15
Dancing Woodcocks
Ages 8 and up
We will head out at dusk to search for the American Woodcock and observe their spectacular dance! This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Monday, March 30
Creative Crafting
Ages 9 – 13
Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 29
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Beginner A
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 2 – May 7
This for-fun league is open to mixed doubles teams at the beginner level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a basic understanding of pickleball rules, but who are still early in their pickleball skill development. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 15
Backyard Birding Basics
Ages 14 and up
We will learn about the species that visit our yards, as well as their favorite food sources, talk about the ways to feed these feathered friends, and how to practice bird conservation in our whole yard, from brush piles and water sources to keeping birds safe from window collisions. We will end the program by building your own birdseed blend. Allergen warning: Peanuts will be present at this program.
Registration deadline: Monday, March 30
All ages
First clue released on April 3
Oakley and Owlexander are loose in the parks again! The two took off in hopes of finding all their friends at their favorite parks. Solve the riddles to find them hidden in the parks and share your pictures with us on Facebook for a chance to win the grand champion hide-and-seek prize!
Registration deadline: Friday, April 24
Brushstrokes and Blooms Paint Class
Ages 11 – 16
Get creative this spring with watercolor! Use watercolor brush pens to bring a pre-outlined floral scene to life while you enjoy breakfast treats with friends! All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.
Registration deadline: Monday, March 30
Tennis League – Men’s Advanced
Ages 18 and up
Sundays, April 5 – June 14
No scheduled matches Memorial Day Weekend (May 24)
Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.
Registration deadline: Sunday, March 22